02/07/2026
If you see a need inside your community, there is no feeling out there like helping.
As a family, we have encountered hundreds of times that we were the ones who needed help. To have the opportunity to give it back is absolutely amazing.
Unfortunately, with the current state of the economy and the struggles of the families of South Central TX, especially rurally, many hard-working good people found themselves unable to protect themselves and their loved ones from the extreme temperatures. These are some of the most resilient and capable people in the country- all summer in over 110 degrees they adapt and work hard outdoors. The biological ability of a human to sustain a temperature swing of over 100 degrees after conditioning and even over months of adjustment is nearly impossible to adapt to. We provided a welcoming and safe place that expanded the bandwidth of the current emergency management system. Allowing folks to come to us keeps the emergency room for emergencies, for one example. Interrupting chaos and expanding the bandwidth of first responders is 100% our goal- even if a warming station was not exactly in our original capabilities.
Last but not least, we are so incredibly proud of our kids for jumping into the spirit of giving with both feet. We are also incredibly proud of each and every community member who selflessly dropped off what they could find in their pantry, running to the store for us with their own money, and stopping by to show us support. It was truly a moving experience, we are so proud of Poteet! *(Not pictured is our daughter, who was busy making super cool graphics for us!)*